Tiler

The Floor/Wall tilers/Brick Mould worker prepares and install timber, bricks and tiles. He/She will be working indoors and will be on his/her feet all the time. He/She will need good vision and eye-hand coordination to meet the demands of the job.

• Apply a layer of material (e.g: cement) to the floor or other surfaces.
• Check that surface of substrate using a 2-m straight edge to ensure that it is level and true to design specifications.
• Fill joints and gaps with cement or plaster to ensure complete coverage of the surface.
• Lay tiles and timber according to the standard code of practice.
• Mix bedding materials according to manufacturer’s instruction.
• Perform task in accordance to organisational safety procedures.
• Prepare surface in accordance to industrial practices and manufacturer’s recommendation to ensure adhesion of the material.
• Set out tile lines according to the approved tiling setting out drawings and design specifications.
• Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools
• Form tile beds using concrete, plaster, mastic, cement, glue or mortar utilizing tools such as screeds, brushes and trowels
• Align tiles and straighten them with straightedges, levels and squares to ensure patterns are even and precise
• Cut, install, polish and surface granite and marble and ensure accuracy during the installation process for lasting results
• Prepare various surfaces for tiling with waterproofing material or lath and by cleaning the surfaces properly
• Create decorative wall and floor designs by laying and setting mosaic tiles in kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms
• Tap tiles into place carefully using tools to properly adhere tiles to the base, making sure not to break or damage tiles
• Follow blueprints precisely and mark and measure surfaces that need to be tiled to determine how to go about jobs

Job Skills and Qualifications

Reqiured:

• Willingness to complete work on time
• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skillsPreferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience setting tiles
• Carpentry and renovation experience a plus